Maoist movement in Kerala faces collapse as last activist Santhosh is arrested in Tamil Nadu

KOCHI: It could be an end to the Maoist movement in Kerala as the Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested the last remaining activist Santhosh from Tamil Nadu. A native of Coimbatore, he was taken into custody from a place near Hosur on Friday. According to ATS sources, Santhosh was involved in Maoist activities for the past several years. He was a close associate of Maoist leaders, CP Moideen, Soman and Manoj who were arrested by ATS from various locations last year. He remained that wanted person in multiple Maoist cases in Kerala. Following the arrest of Moideen, Soman and Manoj, Santhosh was left to Tamil Nadu. Following a tip-off, he was arrested by ATS team from Hosur, sources said. Santhosh was produced before Ernakulam Additional Sessions Court on Saturday and remanded in judicial custody. He was escorted to the court by an armed police team. In the wake of his production, the security arrangement at the District Court Complex was enhanced. ATS will soon file a petition at the court seeking his custody. He was also wanted in cases probed by the National Investigation Team. Santhosh was part of the People's Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA), Kabanidalam which was active in Wayanad forest. With the arrest of Santhosh, all Maoist activists who operated in Kerala have been arrested by the police and other agencies. Some of the Maoist activists were also killed in police encounters. Last among known Maoist cadre in Kerala surrender in Karnataka

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Bottle Radha OTT Release Date: Guru Somasundarams Film Streams on Aha Tamil

Bottle Radha, starring Guru Somasundaram, follows the journey of a plumber battling addiction and undergoing rehabilitation. Directed by Dhinakaran Sivalingam, the film earned praise during its theatrical release and is now set for streaming. Viewers can watch it on Aha Tamil from today i.e., February 21. With cinematography by Roopesh Shaji and music by Sean Roldan, the film delves into self-discovery and redemption.

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Kangana Ranaut's Emergency OTT release date announced. When and where to watch

Kangana Ranaut's political drama Emergency, depicting the 1975 Emergency period under Indira Gandhi, releases on Netflix March 17. The film, which faced protests and bans, managed a Rs 17 crore domestic box office in its first two weeks. Ranaut, who directed and financed the film, highlighted her financial struggles during production. Emergency stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and Milind Soman.

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Garmin onboards Milind Soman as brand ambassador

Garmin, the wearable technology company, has identified India as its largest and most promising emerging market. To strengthen its position in this growing market, Garmin has roped in Milind Soman as its new brand ambassador to reach a broader audience, extending beyond fitness enthusiasts to those seeking daily wellness and a healthier lifestyle. Soman, known for his dedication to fitness, has participated in events such as the Ironman and Ultrarun and set a Limca Book of Records by running 1,500 kilometres. His association with Garmin aligns with the company's focus on health and fitness across various activities, including running, cycling, swimming, and yoga. Sharing his enthusiasm about the partnership, Soman said I am excited to be a part of Garmin and truly believe their products will inspire many people to embrace a healthier lifestyle. I have been personally using Garmin products for a long time and can vouch for their dedication to quality and high standards. Garmins focus on innovation and performance aligns with my own core values, and Im eager to continue supporting the brand in its mission to promote wellness. I look forward to a fruitful partnership with Garmin and helping others achieve their fitness goals through advanced, reliable technology. Announcing Somans association with the brand, D eepak Raina - General Manager - AMIT GPS & Navigation said , At Garmin, we believe wellness is more than just fitness, its about helping people live healthier and more active lives every day just like our mantra Beat Yesterday. With his love for running, cycling, swimming, gym training, diving, hiking, and more, Milind Soman perfectly embodies this holistic approach to well-being, just like Garmin smartwatches, which are versatile in tracking a wide range of fitness and wellness activities, accurately. His passion for living a balanced, active life will inspire others to take charge of their health in ways that suit them, with the support of Garmins wearable technology. Together, we hope to keep inspiring a global community to embrace their wellness journey, one step at a time .

Buy Somany Ceramics, target price Rs 660: HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities recommends buying Somany Ceramics, lowering the target price to Rs 660. Somany Ceramics, a small-cap company in the building materials sector, showed mixed financial results for Q3, 2024. Despite weak demand, the company foresees volume growth in FY25 and FY26, with its new tile plant in Gujarat supporting future expansion. Promoters hold a 55.01% stake.

Complete redevelopment work at Central station in 2 years: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V Somanna inspected the facilities and development work at Thiruvananthapuram Central and South railway stations as part of his visit to the state capital on Tuesday. Reviewing the work at the Central station, he told the officials to complete the redevelopment work within two years and advised that time overruns should be avoided and modern methods used for speedier construction. He inspected the Vande Bharat Express at the station, interacted with passengers and appreciated the team for the cleanliness and maintenance standards of the station. He later addressed a public gathering at the South (Nemom) railway station and said that the station should be developed as a major hub to decongest Thiruvananthapuram Central station. He stressed that improving the terminal facilities at Nemom would greatly benefit operational efficiency in the region. He directed that long-term traffic needs be assessed and detailed planning be done. The minister appreciated the efforts to provide connectivity from the national highway to the railway station at Thiruvananthapuram Central as part of the ongoing work.He also interacted with patients and staff at the Divisional Railway Hospital. Manish Thaplyal, divisional railway manager, Thiruvananthapuram division, Shaji Zachariah, chief administrative officer, construction organisation, Southern Railway and Shobha Jasmine, Chief Medical Superintendent Divisional Railway Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram Pettah, were present.

Focussing on grassroots to further Olympic glory: PCI chief Jhajharia

CHENNAI: The sun was beating down on the blue track relentlessly. If not for occasional spurts of cool breeze across the JN Stadium in Chennai, the temperature would have reached summer heights. Some of the para-athletes were warming up outside while a bunch of them were competing at the National para-athletics meet here on Wednesday. They were oblivious about their afflictions and were lost in their own world of sport. For some this acts as a balm while for others it's an outlet of their emotions. There were a bunch of Paris Paralympic medallists like Navdeep Singh, Hokato Sema lighting up the show. On the sidelines of the event was a sprinkling of guests. Devendra Jhajharia, president of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), was one among them. Since he took over from Deepa Malik last year, the Indian para-athletes have been performing well, reaching their zenith during the Paris Paralympics last year. India came back with a record medal haul of 29 medals seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. This was better than Tokyo where they managed 19. If the Rio Paralympics was considered a watershed moment, then Paris was a culmination of years of toil and hardwork, ably supported by the sports ministry. If the Olympics was not up to the mark, then Paralympics at least led to some success. Incidentally, it was Rio where Jhajharia clinched his second javelin gold and went on to become one of the most decorated Paralympians when he won silver in Tokyo. Jhajharia too is aware of what they had achieved in Paris. The Rio Olympics was a big moment but when one considers the historic Paris medal haul, it was a moment for the world because the entire world never believed that we would win 29 medals. If Rio was the moment for India, Paris was the moment for the world, he said, adding, this was possible because of the government support. If earlier, paralympians were struggling for money, things have changed considerably. The introduction of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme gave them some sort of financial security as well. Around 80 per cent of our para-athletes come from the rural areas. They are not from an economically sound background. The TOPS is a scheme that is helping the athletes not just with their training needs but the stipend of `50,000 is also helping them to take care of the family, he said, adding, Now the para-athletes can choose where they want to train whether in India or abroad. The PCI chief also feels that taking care of the grassroots is critical and right now their focus is to facilitate training for the youngsters. It is not easy because parents usually are not confident to leave their children alone with coaches even when they are 14-15 years of age. We have to take training to the grassroots because sometimes parents are not confident to leave their children alone, he said. There are programmes to address this as well. We are providing facilities there so that by 2028, 2032, 2036 and beyond we will be able to win more medals for the country. We have to concentrate on 15-16 year old players so that they give us results in the next 10-15 years. But we have to work now. Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) President Devendra Jhajharia at the JN Stadium in Chennai Motivating parents is not easy but Jhajharia felt that if results come then it gets easier. We tell the parents that results are coming and the player will do well and eventually will get a job or can earn some money. We have to tell them they can play for India. Parents usually agree after that, he said. One issue most para-athletes face is that stadiums are not built for them. In some there are issues ranging from accessibility to lack of PWD-friendly toilets. The PCI chief acknowledged that this is an issue and they had been discussing with various stakeholders but in the last five years or so there have been some changes. In the last five years things have changed and there is an effort to make every ground para-friendly (both indoor and outdoor), he said. All stakeholders need to know what kind of facilities para-athletes require in a stadium and we have to work more on this especially in state and local level grounds. If we manage this, then para-players in small places can go and train at any ground. The challenges in PCI are many because there are different classifications for athletes. Sometimes there are complaints and we need to resolve them; categories are also important but we have to make the environment conducive for athletes, he said. For now India would be looking to host some world class events in the next few months. Results (winners only): Men: Shot put: F53: Sumit (Har) 6.89m; F55: Muthuraja Karaiyalan (TN) 10.67m; javelin throw: F53: Sumit (Har) 17.15m. Shot put: F57: Soman Rana (Bhr) 14.42m; long jump: T37: Ramsungi Thakor (Guj) 5.15m. Women: 400m: T13: Geeta Mahto (Del) 1:11.89s; T37: Harshita Tater (Kar) 1:36.09; T20: Deepthi Jeevangji (TS) 57.85s. Discus: F37: Priyanka (Raj) 20.63m; F40: Akutai Sitaram Ulbhagat (Mah) 15.63; F57: Suman Bala (Har) 19.76m. Shot put: F40: Akutai Sitaram Ulbhagat (Mah) 5.85m.

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Milind Soman named as Garmins new brand ambassador for India

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Bottle Radha heading for OTT: When and where to watch Tamil family comedy drama

Bottle Radha, directed by Dhinakaran Sivalingam, features Guru Somasundaram and Sanchana Natarajan in key roles. The film, praised for its storytelling and performances, will be available on Aha platform from February 21. It explores themes of perseverance and redemption in an alcohol-dependent protagonist's life.

Kraft festival returns to make us think, talk and transform

Longtime residents of Kochi would recall the success of the Krithi International Book Festival, held in 2018 and 2019. Coming as it did during a time when concerns abound about the decline in reading culture among city residents, the festival was a game-changer. However, with the Covid pandemic throwing a spanner into its operations, the festival died a quiet death, robbing Kochiites of an avenue to discuss everything creative. Perhaps filling this void, if not in scale but in spirit, is Kraft 2025 a festival of thought organised by the Kottakkakam Residents Association in Tripunithura. Kraft 2025 Held in the inspiring environs of the Kalikotta Palace, the festival has grown into one of the most anticipated events in the city. Now, in its third year, Kraft boasts prolific speakers and poignant discussions, but its organisers maintain that they are a very small festival. Likely so, if you take into account that it is a residents association handling its affairs. On how that came to be, its team of 10 says, Even we were surprised. Usually, resident associations dont engage with such projects. But given Tripunithuras natural inclination for everything arts and culture, we thought why not? A stronghold of the erstwhile Cochin royal family, Kottakkakam houses a number of prominent personalities, including writers, thinkers, artists and scholars. Prasanna K Varma, a resident, is the translator of Manu S Pillais Ivory Throne. Renowned Indian animation filmmaker Suresh Eriyat, who graced the festivals first edition, also hails from the area. Ours is a small festival, done mostly through crowdfunding. We dont have the finances to bring speakers from outside the state. So we look within our immediate circles first and then, at what conversations we can make happen with the lot, elaborates team Kraft. A snap from Kraft 2024 - N S Madhavan in conversation with N E Sudheer As in previous years, preparations for the festival began as early as November. Each programme was planned meticulously and great care was taken to match speakers with moderators that enable them, thus paving the way for a meaningful discussion. This is one-half of why so many speakers are now eager to attend Kraft despite its smaller audience turnout. The other is the sense of warmth that envelops the event. This concept of a good festival is a crowded festival is a misguided one. Ideally, festivals should be small gatherings, intimate and interactive, says K Pradeep, a veteran journalist and one of the festival organisers. That said, with how Kraft has grown over the years, there are now plans to add one more day to the programming to fit a few more sessions. Maybe some more performances. There are also proposals to make this a multi-venue festival. But Kalikotta Palace will remain a venue, says an organiser. In these ways, Kraft has inadvertently also brought to the fore the rich heritage of Tripunithura a fact that the organisers maintain was not their intention at first. This year, one session in particular stands out: a discussion on Kevy, a famous cartoonist of the 50s and 60s. Sadly, not many recall him now. We hope that with the session, that will change. It is his centenary year after all, team Kraft says. The festival begins at 9.30am on Saturday and concludes on Sunday. This time, taking into consideration the prevalent heatwave conditions in the city, the festival committee has decided to have the main venue air-conditioned. Programmes highlights: FEBRUARY 22 10.15am: Inauguration & Honouring Dr K G Paulose Winner of Kendra Sahitya Akademi Bhasha Samman 11.30am: Tales of Lands A discussion between M K Das, V M Girija, N S Madhavan and Anjana Varma 12.30pm: Gazing Beyond Kevy A discussion between E P Unny and Gokul Gopalakrishnan 2.30pm: The World is Their Stage A discussion between Manu Jose, Muthumani Somasundaran, V R Selvaraj and Sumithra Sunil 5.30pm: Crossing Borders A discussion between Kapila Venu and Sankar Venkateswaran Other speakers on the day: Sibi Malayil, Subhash Chandran, Rammohan Paliyath, G R Indugopan, S N Swamy, Sreeparvathy, Priyaraj Govindraj, V N Haridas, Harish Vasudevan, and K S Sudhi FEBRUARY 23 10am: A Decade of History Writing Manu S Pillai in conversation with Prasanna Varma 11am: From Text to Screen A discussion between P F Mathews, P V Shajikumar and Vishnu Raj P 12pm: Call of the Mountains Sheikh Hassan Khan in conversation with K Pradeep 2.30pm: Please Dont Act! A discussion between Anand Ekarshi, P R Jijoy and Shabu K Madhavan 5.30pm: Kochi, Music, Films Jerry Amaldev in conversation with Sudeep Kumar Other speakers on the day: Dr C J John, Joseph Annamkutty Jose, Aarcha Gowri Varma, Rafeeq Ahamed, Bijibal, B K Harinarayanan, Devanand, Rajan Poduval, Radhakrishnan Chakyat, Mahesh Harilal and Rameshan Thampuran

Centre ready to spend on rail projects, needs land in Kerala, says Union Minister Somanna

Sensex drops 10,000 points from record highs: Why retail investors should rebalance their portfolios now

Aashish Somaiyaa, CEO of WhiteOak Capital AMC, emphasizes the importance of rebalancing portfolios due to market shifts. He highlights the recent underperformance of cyclical sectors and the rebound of financials, IT, and healthcare. Somaiyaa advises investors to adjust their allocations towards large-cap stocks and new opportunities aligning with current market trends to optimize returns.

Polavaram-Banakacharla Project to Transform AP: Assn.

Rao also pointed out that the project would create irrigation facilities for 7.5 lakh acres and stabilize the existing 22 lakh acres under the Velugonda, Nagarjunasagar Right Canal, Kandaleru and Somasila projects. Additionally, the project would provide 20 TMC of water for industrial use.

Hazardous dust, traffic chaos plague incomplete Pratap Nagar cement road in Nagpur

Nagpur: Clouds of dust and a surge in accidents have turned the newly constructed Pratap Nagar Cement Road (stretching from Pratap Nagar to Somalwar HS Khamla Road) into a nightmare for residents and commuters. The incomplete roadwork and haphazard construction have made daily travel an ordeal, particularly for citizens of Ranapratap Nagar, Telecom Nagar, Ramkrishna [] The post Hazardous dust, traffic chaos plague incomplete Pratap Nagar cement road in Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .

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Unni Mukundan, Nikhila Vimal's Get-Set Baby To Hit Theatres On February 21, Trailer Out

Directed by Vinay Govind, Get-Set Baby features Unni Mukundan, Johny Antony, Nikhila Vimal, Chemban Vinod Jose and others. The film is produced by Sajiv Soman, Suunil Jain and Prakshali Jain, with composer Sam CS scoring the music.

New India Coop Bank looted by BJP members, claims Sanjay Raut; slams govt for keeping mum

MP Sanjay Raut alleges BJP members' involvement in looting Rs 122 crore from New India Cooperative Bank and questions Maharashtra government's silence on the issue. He demands BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's support for affected depositors and criticizes the state government and PM Modi for inaction on various issues, including deportee treatment and recent stampedes.

Two students found dead in Ashoka University

NEW DELHI: Two BA second year students were found dead in separate locations late Friday night at Ashoka University in Sonipats Rai, raising serious concerns about campus security. Dhruv Jyoti Sahu (20), an undergraduate student from Bengaluru, allegedly jumped from the 10th floor of a university building in a case of suspected suicide. The police recovered a handwritten note from his room, though it did not offer reasons for his actions. Another student, Vignesh Guda Sahu (19), from Telangana, was found unconscious near the universitys main gate. He had gone to a tea stall near the main gate at around 12.30 am. He was declared dead on arrival at a hospital. Sonipat Police confirmed that forensic teams and investigators are examining both cases. We are waiting for the postmortem to determine the exact cause of death. Nothing is being ruled out at this stage, said a senior Haryana police official. The police are interviewing students, faculty members, and staff to piece together the personal, academic, and social backgrounds of the deceased. In a statement, Ashoka University Vice-Chancellor Somak Raychaudhury expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths. It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the sad demise of two of our students in tragic, unrelated incidents on 14-02-25. A suicide note was recovered from a students room, and he was found unconscious shortly after. A few hours later, a second student was reported to have experienced loss of consciousness outside the campus. They were rushed in our ambulance to the nearest hospital where they were declared dead,the statement read.

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Karnataka's underperformance in JJM: CM Siddaramaiah blames Centre, Somanna says state not using funds

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and MoS V Somanna have exchanged accusations over the underperformance of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah claims the central government has failed to release adequate funds, while Somanna argues the state is responsible due to inefficiencies and delays in project implementations.

Detailed Project Report for Circular Rail in final stage

BENGALURU: The Detailed Project Report for the 287-km Circular Railway is in the final stage, and is expected to increase Bengalurus rail capacity, Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V Somanna said here on Friday. He also said Bengalurus Suburban Railway project is expected to be completed by 2027. Speaking at the valedictory of Invest Karnataka, Somanna said Bengaluru has a global image now. For better mobility and transportation, the proposed Circular Rail project will connect Devanahalli, Doddaballapura, Malur and other places on the citys outskirts. Somanna said a mega railway terminal will come up at Devanahalli, and the railway network in Karnataka is expanding. This year, the Union government has allocated Rs 7,000 crore more. By 2030, all rail routes will be electrified, he added. Somanna said Rs 12,000 crore has been allocated for Central and State projects. We are hoping that by 2027-end, Bengaluru Suburban project will be complete, he said. He said if district centres provide land, power supply and other basic amenities on the citys outskirts, industrial development will improve drastically. Investors has to come forward to invest in Kolar, Tumakuru, Kalyana and Kittur Karnataka regions. Our industrial policies, both State and Central, stress on this issue, he added.

Kerala HC orders Vellayani Lake boundary demarcation; Rs 96 crore revival project launched

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The long-pending demand to conserve and protect the Vellayani lake -- the second largest freshwater lake in the state -- is finally set to become a reality with the High Court directing the State Wetland Authority of Kerala (SWAK) to complete the demarcation of the boundaries of the lakes wetland within three months. Besides, after years of impasse, the state government has launched a Rs 96-crore project to revive the lake which is the only source of drinking water for Kalliyoor, Venganoor, Vizhinjam and Kovalam areas in the state capital. With the Vizhinjam port all set to become fully operational, the conservation of Vellayani lake is crucial as it is the main source of water for the port operations. A SWAK official said the demarcation of the lakes boundary has been done in association with the Kerala State Remote Sensing and Environment Centre (KSREC). We have placed the brief for approval from the technical committee and we will be notifying the draft document in the gazette soon, after consultation with the local body, the source said. The High Court recently came out with such a directive in connection with a case filed by the Kalliyoor panchayat against the granting of building permit renewal for a private party. Advocate R Gopan, who fought the case for the panchayat, said the petition was moved challenging the directive of the tribunal. The Vellayani lake is yet to be notified as a wetland and hence the tribunal ordered the local body to give the permit, and we challenged it in the HC. As per the settlement register of 1924, the lake has an area of around 750 hectares. Now the lake has shrunk to almost nothing and this order could be crucial for the protection of what is left of the lake, Gopan said. The HC has asked the SWAK to determine the boundaries of the lake and demarcate the 50-metre buffer zone to ensure the protection of the lake. According to the SWAK report, the Vellayani lake has a wetland spanning over 268.68 hectares. It is learnt that the lake is included in a list of 40 wetlands in the state that are in the process of being notified under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. The area of the lake has shrunk dramatically with widespread encroachment affecting the ecosystem adversely. The first phase of the Vellayani lake conservation project, granted administrative sanction back in 2021, had taken off recently. The protection and conservation of the lake is crucial. Because of silt accumulation, we are unable to ensure a continuous supply of water to the panchayat areas. Water is supplied only twice a week. Once we remove the silt and clean up the reservoir, the storage capacity will go up and we will be able to supply water every day, Kalliyoor panchayat president M Somasekharan Nair said.

Union Minister Somanna to inaugurate new booking office and flag off MEMU trains at Ashokapuram railway station

Karnataka failed to utilise full funds under JJM: Somanna - Deccan Herald

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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu targets 20 per cent annual tourism growth

VIJAYAWADA: Directing officials of the Tourism Department to take all possible measures to ensure that tourists who visit Andhra Pradesh feel happy, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu instructed them to utilise all available resources to boost tourism in the State. Setting a target of 20% growth rate for the tourism sector for 2025-26, he said within six months of the TDP-led NDA coming to power, MoUs have been signed with several companies for Rs 1,217 crore investments. The Chief Minister held a review meeting at the State Secretariat on Thursday on tourism and cultural events, construction of hotel rooms, investments, land lease policy, and homestay. Informing that 11 tourism resort and hotel projects have been revived with an investment of Rs 45 crore in the last six months, Naidu said Annavaram temple has been selected under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) of the Centre. Under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, Gandikota and Akhanda Godavari have been selected, while Araku and Lambasingi under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 along with Ahobilam and Nagarjuna Sagar under the Challenge Based Destination Development scheme. The officials informed the Chief Minister that a Tourism Calendar is being designed for 2025-26 to attract tourists. Two key international events and 12 mega events are being planned as part of 37 tourism events. Naidu suggested that mega and key events be organised on university campuses, and musical shows be integrated with them. He was very particular that year-long programmes should be organised at Shilparamams in Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Tirupati. He also asked them to do an exercise on the distribution of Nandi Awards. Gandikota, Kadapa Dargah, Vontimitta Ramalayam, Somasila, Srisailam and other places should be highlighted as major tourist destinations in the State. Traditional houses that are still existing in villages should be modernised and the quality of food at tourism hotels be improved further to attract tourists, he said. As majority of the people are still not aware that zoo parks are existing in Tirupati and Visakhapatnam, the zoos should be given wide publicity. An action plan should be evolved for the development of all these projects, and it should be ensured that tourists recognise Andhra Pradesh a Happy State within the next four months, he asserted. Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Nukasani Balaji and senior officials attended the review meeting.

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Somanath: Setting up space parks next step forward

BENGALURU: Though Bengaluru has the highest PhD holders and a high research ecosystem, it is yet to see the development of a satellite, pointed out S Somanath, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Integration is lacking. Maybe a liquid engine or a software package of high calibre is lacking. A solution that will rewrite the software industry is not visible yet. I hope such a company comes up here that will be able to integrate and provide a full bright solution, he said. Space data is very important. The data that we have been collecting is extremely huge. The entire groundwater perspective of this country is possible. The information on arid regions, water bodies and forests has a lot of value. The data is more democratic and available. The data is generated by the government, but the monetisation is done by the public. There is a huge potential to convert this data into various possibilities, said Somnath. He gave the example that ocean data can be collected and provided to fishermen to help them for a better catch. Speaking in a panel discussion on Future of Commercial Space at GIM on Thursday, Somanath specified the next steps for the space sector. The first is the Rs 1,000-crore VC fund. The purpose of the fund is not to fund any company, but to give confidence to investors that the company is seen by space professionals. It is not yet operational, but it will happen. Also, funds for startups have been implemented to scale up technologies. A grant of up to Rs 25 crore can be given to space startups. Next is the establishment of space parks across states. Facilities for startups can be established where they find investments for testing and validation. These will be under the state governments control, and run on a commercial basis, he added. Jacob Gullish, Executive Director, Digital Economy Media, Entertainment, and Satcom, US-India Business Council, US Chamber of Commerce, talked about the perception of India in the international market. India is on a tremendous journey. From leadership to tapping the commercial capabilities, and changes in the policy, it has a big potential. Whether it is making semiconductors or software and space applications, Indian technology is the lead. ISRO has tremendous technology and the private sector has several ideas that can be leveraged. Speaking to TNIE, Jacob said, I know of a member who said if you take the population of South Africa and compare it with India, India can produce 33 Elon Musks. The USA makes it easy to try out innovations with regulations. India is down that pathway. The Space Bill, which I havent seen yet, might be incremental or generate a competitive SATCOM market. If you see Europe or the USA, there are 4-5 competitive satellite companies. That drives the innovation. In India, the market is commercial, and the Bill might open the market. Husain Suterwala, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary of Defence Space Policy Partnerships, amplified the scope for the space sector, pointing out that there is great talent in the country. Many companies are coming up for space analysis.

Ilhan Omar to be deported from U.S soon? Republicans are urging Donald Trump to send her back to Somalia

Recent speculations are on the rise that the renowned personality Ilhan Omar is going to get deported from the US and that too quite soon. Numerous Republicans have ended up urging US President Donald Trump to send her back to Somalia.

Opposition says no to unanimous polls in Telangana

HYDERABAD: Barring the ruling Congress, all the major political parties like BJP, BRS, CPM and CPI opposed the unanimous elections to the local bodies in the state and insisted that none of the above (NOTA) option be introduced in these polls. Given the upcoming local body elections, Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) held a meeting with representatives of various political parties under the chairmanship of State Election Commissioner Rani Kumudini on Wednesday. The meeting was held with an aim to collect valuable suggestions and recommendations from the registered political parties on NOTA and other issues related to elections. The Congress opposed recognising NOTA as a candidate, arguing that conducting elections in constituencies with unopposed candidates would be an unnecessary financial burden. In contrast, BRS, CPM, Jana Sena and other parties supported considering NOTA as a fictional electoral candidate, warning that unopposed elections could lead to coercion and misuse of power. Kamalakar Rao and P Rajesh Kumar of Congress, Anthony Reddy and S Malla Reddy of BJP, Abbas Ahasan of AAP, Soma Bharat Kumar, Ch Rakesh Kumar and P Ravi Kumat of BRS, S Khaleelulah of AIMIM, D Yada Goud of TDP, N Shanker Goud and R Rajalingam of Jana Sena were among those who attended the all-party meeting. Speaking to TNIE, Ch Rakesh Kumar of BRS said that even the unanimously elected candidates should also compete with NOTA because people should not be denied their voting right. The State Election Commissions of Haryana and Delhi have also decided to conduct polling considering NOTA as a fictitious candidate when more than one candidate is in the fray and if NOTA gets more votes, the election should be cancelled and re-election should be held from the nomination stage. If in this process, NOTA again gets more votes, then those votes should not be taken into consideration and the candidate who gets more votes should be declared as the winner, he said. Meanwhile, the BJP leaders said that they were unable to express their views on unanimous elections as there is a case pending in the Supreme Court on the matter. They said that Panchayat Raj elections should be held as per the existing rules. Leaders of Jana Sena said that NOTA should be used even if there is only one candidate in fray. The CPM leaders, meanwhile, highlighted that the Supreme Court had already ruled in favour of conducting elections with the NOTA option.

Ambani Family, RajKummar Rao, Vijay Deverakonda, Adah Sharma Take Holy Dip at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela is witnessing a star-studded presence this year, with the Ambani familyMukesh, Akash, Anant, Shloka Mehta, and Radhika Merchantleading the way. Along with them, Bollywood celebs like Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa, Adah Sharma, Vijay Deverakonda, Hema Malini, Pankaj Tripathi, Milind Soman, and Sunil Grover also joined in the sacred festivities. Watch this video to see who all are attending the Maha Kumbh Mela this year! bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/c/SHOWSHAIndiaFollow Showsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showsha_/Follow Showsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/showshaFollow Showsha on X: https://x.com/news18showshaFollow Showsha on Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/6YeotZeyMore entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:https://www.news18.com/entertainment

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Tumkuru-Davanagere direct railway line to be completed within two years: Union minister of state Somanna

DAVANAGERECHITRADURGA: Union minister of state for railways V Somanna on Tuesday said that the Tumkuru-Davanagere direct railway line will be completed within two years and the union government is committed to running the first train on this route as soon as possible. Speaking to TNIE over the phone, he said he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Parliament House in New Delhi on Tuesday and requested approval for the Railway Board's proposal for the Thimmajanahalli-Tavarekere segment of the TumakuruChitradurgaDavangere railway line. He expressed gratitude for Shah's positive response and support, adding, On behalf of the people of Karnataka, especially Tumakuru, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Shri Amit Shah Ji for his commitment to infrastructure development. Two new railway line projects Tumkuru Davangere (via Chitradurga) and Tumkur Rayadurga projects are underway for Rs 2140 crore and Rs 2500 crore respectively. Somanna elaborated that these two projects are vital for improving the connectivity of Tumkur to other regions of Karnataka and are being monitored closely for early completion. The TumkurDavangere new line will provide direct connectivity between the two cities, reducing the rail travel distance by 65 km. The TumkurRayadurga line, will shorten the TumkurBellari route by 130 km, thereby boosting railway connectivity to the Kalyana Karnataka region.He urged the Government of Karnataka to facilitate quick land acquisition for these two projects. V Somanna said that under the visionary leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi, in the last 10 years railways have undergone a comprehensive transformation. He said that the PM has termed the Railways as the growth engine of the nation. Under the PMs leadership, the Minister mentioned that the average outlay for Karnataka for railway projects had increased about 9 times.

Friends, kin recall fond memories

The families of three cousins Bowrampet Santosh Kumar, Somavaram Shashikanth, and Sunkuju Nandu Achary who lived in Raghavendranagar, Saroornagar, and Karthikeyanagar, respectively, were in a state of shock

Greater Bengaluru Bill pitches for 5 smaller corpns, early BBMP polls

BENGALURU: For the development and smooth administration of Bengaluru, often called the Silicon Valley of India, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) should be restructured into five smaller corporations, said Rizwan Arshad, Chairman of the Joint Scrutiny Committee for the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, which is reviewing the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024. He was speaking after inaugurating a public consultation programme in the BBMP east zone to gather suggestions and opinions on the bill. Better governance can be achieved through coordinated efforts on a common platform. We will discuss and finalise what changes are needed and where they should be implemented, he said. He emphasised that Bengalurus administration must be strengthened to match the citys rapid growth, ensuring that public services remain accessible and efficient. He added that a robust system is essential for the development of the city. The Bill has already been prepared and extensively debated. The committee held 17 meetings, including discussions with opposition BJP lawmakers from the city and various stakeholders. It was drafted after thorough discussion of its many dimensions, he added. The public consultation process is being conducted at six locations in the city, starting Monday and concluding on Wednesday. Citizens are encouraged to share their suggestions and tips as the citys administration faces increasing challenges. Apart from the five corporations, the extension of the mayors term has also been mentioned in the bill. These will have to be done through the Administrative Reforms Act, added Arshad. When asked about BBMP election, Arshad said once the bill is cleared in the house, elections to BBMP will also be announced. He also ruled out that the new bill will in no way regularise the existing building by-laws violation. Former Minister and BJP MLA ST Somashekhar, who took part in the event, said he bats for the bill as the existing system with only one mayor and one BBMP Chief Commissioner is making city administration challenging. There will be five smaller corporations with up to 75 elected corporators and a Chief Commissioner each. At the top level, the Chief Minster will serve as the chairman, ensuring necessary funds are allocated. Each ward will have a population of around 30,000 to facilitate more efficient administration and governance.

Water and wellness

KOCHI: Lets start with the basics. How important is water for health? Whats the role of the kidneys in water balance? Water constitutes 60 per cent of ones body weight, and it plays an important role in physiological and biochemical functions. Reduced water intake may lead to dehydration and kidney damage, while excessive consumption may result in water intoxication, both are harmful conditions. Under normal conditions, kidneys are the primary organs for water balance. Every day, kidneys filter more than 150 litres of body fluid, and less than 1 per cent (1.5 litres) of the filtered fluid is excreted as urine. How does a person know how much water is to be consumed? It is important to ensure that the body is adequately hydrated. Good urine output, pale brown urine, absence of significant thirst and healthy skin are markers of adequate hydration. Can dehydration per se cause kidney trouble? Reduced water intake and dehydration due to extreme hot climate have been found to contribute to permanent kidney damage in certain parts of the world, including Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh and Sri Lanka. With increasing heat and hot summers, it could possibly happen here as well. Moreover, dehydration can cause further worsening in people who have some degree of kidney damage. Are there any conditions where water intake plays a key role? Increased fluid intake has a special role in preventing or reducing the severity of certain types of kidney diseases. Patients with kidney stones should drink plenty of water to prevent crystallisation of certain salts, such as calcium oxalate. It is important that they pass at least 2,500ml of urine every day. Patients with a genetic disorder of the kidney called autosomal dominant polycystic disease (ADPKD) should also drink plenty of water as adequate water intake suppresses a hormone called ADH, which has a role in the progression of kidney disease. What is the recommendation for water intake with regard to the upcoming summer? Over the past couple of decades, the planet has been experiencing progressive warming.The upcoming summer is predicted to be the hottest ever so far. People who work outdoors have a very high risk of dehydration and developing heat stroke, which is a lethal condition. Also, as mentioned earlier, dehydration may lead to kidney damage and worsening of kidney functions in those with preexisting kidney diseases. Hence, it is essential for everyone to make sure they are well-hydrated. Plain water, buttermilk or rice water are good options. Soft drinks, fruit juices or beer are not preferred options, as these only cause further dehydration. How much water should a healthy person ideally drink? This is often discussed in social media. Several recommendations that we see such as, drink X or Y litres of water daily are not based on any scientific observations. There is no evidence to suggest that excess water intake will enhance the removal of toxins from the body and improve the functions of the kidney and other internal organs. Scientific recommendation is that water intake should be sufficient to avoid dehydration and to maintain a good urine flow. On an average, however, we can say 2.5 to 3 litres of water a day is sufficient for a healthy adult. There are no rigid rules here. Go with the body mechanism; just respond to thirst. Should p eople with pre-existing medical conditions drink a lot of water? With declining kidney, heart or liver functions, ability of the body to handle water load comes down. Though they may not have any visible swelling of the body, excess water intake is likely to cause hyponatremia (low sodium level) and congestion of the body as they are unable to handle this extra water load. People with kidney, heart or liver disease should check with their doctors regarding the recommended intake of water, as it may vary from person to person. The writer is director & chief of nephrology & renal transplant services, VPS Lakeshore Hospital

After a century, descendants of Gam Gantam Dora find a home

VISAKHAPATNAM: For generations, the descendants of Gam Gantam Dora, one of the unsung heroes of Indias freedom struggle, have lived in thatched houses in the remote tribal regions of Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Despite his sacrifices during the Rampa Rebellion alongside Alluri Sitarama Raju, his family has remained in hardship and often overlooked. But now, in a historic move, 11 descendants of Gam Gantam Dora will be moving into newly-built apartments in Lanka Veedhi village in Battapanuka in Koyyuru mandal, marking the first-ever residential flats constructed in the tribal area. The initiative, undertaken by NCC Limited, ensures that the families of a freedom fighter, who once fought for the dignity of his people, will now receive the dignity of a proper home. These flats, comprising two residential blocks (G+2), provide each family with a 700-square-ft unit featuring two bedrooms, a hall, a kitchen, and attached bathrooms. The homes have been donated free of cost to the descendants of the Manyam hero, ensuring they no longer have to struggle for a roof over their heads. Built with Rs 3.5 crore, the flats will be handed over to the descendants on February 17. Gantam Dora, a prominent tribal leader from Koyyuru, was once a village headman (Munasabu) under the British rule. His strong commitment to tribal welfare put him at odds with colonial authorities, leading to his dismissal and the confiscation of his home in Lanka Veedhi village. Undeterred, he joined the Rampa Rebellion (1922-1924) alongside Alluri Sitarama Raju and Mallu Dora, actively participating in attacks on Chintapalle, KD Peta, and Rajavommangi police stations. He played a key role in strategic operations against British forces and continued his resistance even after Rajus death. His fight came to an end in June 1924, when he was killed at Valasampeta village in Singadhara. In 2022, Gantam Doras grandson Bodi Dora was felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the centenary celebrations of Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram. Despite the Prime Ministers assurance to support the families of freedom fighters, no action was taken by authorities, leaving them to struggle on their own. In 2023, President Droupadi Murmu attended the closing ceremony of Alluris 125th birth anniversary, organised by Kshatriya Seva Samithi. Doras descendants are now finally receiving the respect they deserve The event was also attended by Dr AVS Raju, founder chairman of NCC. During the meeting, the Kshatriya Seva Samithi highlighted the difficult conditions faced by Gantam Doras family and appealed for housing support. In response, Dr AVS Raju immediately pledged to construct houses for them free of cost. Now, nearly a century later, his family is receiving long-overdue recognition. Gantam Doras son, Jogudora, has five sons - Buchi Dora, Lachim Dora, Bodi Dora, Tellanna Dora, and Somanna Dora. The 11 members who will be moving into the new homes are from different parts of Lanka Veedhi, Nadimpalem, and nearby villages. Speaking about their struggles, Vara Lakshmi, a descendant of Gantam Dora, expressed, We are grateful to NCC for coming forward and recognising our familys history. But beyond housing, we still lack opportunities. Even when Bodi Dora was honoured by the PM, neither he nor my uncle was given a chance to speak. Had they spoken, our struggles as tribals would have been better understood. Even now, we hope the government will provide us with skill training so we can be self-employed. Gam Rajubabu, son of Tellana Dora, echoed similar concerns. We are Gantam Doras fourth generation. Until now, we have lived in different villages, but now we will be together under one roof. We depend on farming, and despite receiving education, our children still struggle to find jobs. We hope the government recognises our needs and shows us a path for a better future. The move into these apartments symbolises more than just a change in living conditions; it is a long-overdue acknowledgement of the sacrifices made by Gam Gantam Dora. His descendants, who have remained forgotten for decades, are now finally receiving the respect and dignity they deserve, the local people remarked.

Im frontrunner for BJP state chief post: Basanagouda Patil Yatnal

DAVANAGERE: BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Sunday said he is a frontrunner for the party state presidents post, and he has the capability of becoming the chief minister. Addressing media persons, he said, I have the capacity to become the state BJP president and after that the chief minister of Karnataka. My aim is to strengthen the BJP from the grassroots and bring it to power with an absolute majority. Training his guns towards state BJP president BY Vijayendra, he said, My agitation against family politics and corruption will continue. There is a need to free Karnataka from corruption and I will put my earnest effort in this regard. Asked about B Sriramulus decision to tour Karnataka to unite divided minds in the party, Yatnal said this is a good decision and he will support it. Yatnal also said after the completion of the programme at Rajanahalli, he will go to New Delhi for the house-warming programme of Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna. Asked whether he will meet the BJP top brass there, he questioned media why he should disclose it? We are going to Delhi and will keep on trying till we get victory. Our struggle is not against the party, it is against family politics and corruption, he said. Because of the BJPs clean image, we came to power in Delhi. Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested on charges of corruption, has been rejected. Even in Karnataka, the corrupt cannot survive for long. He also targeted the supporters of Vijayendra (without taking the names of MP Renukacharya and Madal Mallikarjun). Let there be any type of support for Vijayendra, our attempts to change the state BJP president will continue, he said. Vijayendra rushes to Delhi amid party internal turmoil Bengaluru: BJP state president BY Vijayendra, who was supposed to attend an event in Davangere, rushed to New Delhi on Sunday evening. He is expected to attend a pooja at Union Minister of State V Somannas official residence in Delhi. BJP sources said rebel leaders B Sriramulu and Basanagouda Patil Yatnal are also expected to be in Delhi. Sources also said state leaders are expected to meet the party high command amidst the internal crisis in the Karnataka unit. Over the past few weeks, many BJP leaders have been openly expressing their displeasure, embarassing the party leadership.

TN highways dept to acquire land for Western Ring Road phase-three project

COIMBATORE: With the special projects wing of the State Highways Department carrying out phase 1 of the Western Ring Road Project works in full swing and having completed a majority of the Land Acquisition (LA) works in the second phase, the officials have started LA works for the third phase of the project. The Western Ring Road Project starts from Mylkal on the Salem-Cochin Road (SHU 52) and ends at Narasimhanaickenpalayam on the Nagapattinam-Gudalur-Mysore Road (NH67). The project is also set to be carried out in three phases. The length of Phase 1 is 11.80 km and it passes through Madukkarai, Sundakkamuthur, Perur Chettipalayam, Theethipalayam, and Madampatti. This phase was kick-started in August 2023 for Rs 250 crore. As the officials have been carrying out Phase 1 works in full swing, they have planned to complete the work by September this year. The second phase which is set to be carried out at an estimated cost of Rs 348 crore, for a length of 12.8 km from Madampatti to Somayampalayam near Vadavalli, the government had already sanctioned a fund of Rs 320 crore for LA (Land Acquisition) for all three phases. As the length of the second phase is 12. 8 km, and it passes through Perur, West Chithirai Chavadi, Kallikanaicken Palayam, Vadavalli and Somayampalayam, the length of Phase 3 is 8.09 km and it passes through Pannimadai, Nanjundapuram, Kurudampalayam, Narasimhanaickenpalayam and Gudalur. While the highways department completed a majority of the LA works for the second phase and is set to begin the construction works soon, the officials have now started the LA works for the third phase as well. A senior official from the special projects wing of the State Highways Department told TNIE , Of the 53 hectares of land including 38 hectares of private land required for the second phase of the project, so far we have finished acquiring around 93% of the land. The third phase of the project is set to be carried out at an estimated cost of Rs 225 crore and the DPR works are complete. As many as 24 bridges, flyovers, and two subways will be built in the third phase. Around 36.41 hectares of land is earmarked for phase three including 34.30 hectares of private land that need to be acquired. About Rs 30 crore has been allocated for these LA works. Recently, we have now started the LA works for phase three and are planning to finish the work by this year.

Former ISRO Chairman S Somanath selected for Kerala Sasthrapuraskaram 2023

THRISSUR : Former ISRO chairman S Somanath has been honoured with the prestigious Kerala Sasthrapuraskaram for 2023. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the 37th Kerala Science Congress, held at Kerala Agriculture University, Vellanikkara. Somanath, who led ISROs successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, was recognised for his outstanding contributions to science. The Kerala Sasthrapuraskaram, instituted by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment in 2011, aims to honour exceptional scientists from Kerala, regardless of their workplace location. Past recipients of the award include notable scientists such as E C G Sudarshan, M Vijayan, and M S Swaminathan. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, a memento, and a citation. This recognition underscores Somanaths significant contributions to Indias space exploration endeavours, particularly the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Earlier , while inaugurating the 37th Kerala Science Congress, the Chief Minister said that Kerala aims to become a carbon- neutral state by 2050 and efforts are under way to bring down carbon emission in each panchayat to zero. Applauding the contributions made by Kerala Science Congress to the nation through discussions and debates, the chief minister pointed out that, in the past three-and-a- half decades, the Science Congress had become a major gathering of scientists influencing the scientific temper in the state. In an era where attempts are being made to blur the lines between science and superstition, even trying to elevate superstitions above science, the Science Congress stands as a stronghold of scientific resistance, said the chief minister. He cited a recent speech by an IIT director as an example, noting that it reflected anti-scientific sentiments. Shockingly, even our research and development funds are sometimes diverted to support superstition-based activities, he added. The chief minister also raised concern over the shift in focus of National Science Congress from promoting scientific aspects to becoming a platform for spreading unscientific matters. He also pointed out that the National Science Congresses held in 2017 and 2019 discussed controversial subjects that were not connected to science. Kerala Science Congress is an annual gathering of veteran and young scientists and students from across the nation. It is organised by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment. The 37th Kerala Science Congress was organised in collaboration with Kerala Forest Research Institute and Kerala Agriculture University along with other government agencies under state and central governments. During the Science Congress, the chief minister presented this years Young Scientist Award to Dr Vrinda Mukundan (DST INSPIRE Faculty, NCESS) and Dr Hareesh V S (Malabar Botanical Garden).

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Women SI's assault claims against VCK member found false, police clarifies

SIVAGANGA: A Woman Sub-Inspector's assault allegations inside a police station at the hands of some persons, including a VCK party functionary, was dubbed false and exaggerated in a statement from the Sivaganga district police. A video of WSI Pranitha's claims have been widely circulated on social media. In a press release SP Ashish Rawat said, a preliminary inquiry was conducted on the allegations and claims made by the WSI. It is ascertained that on February 5 evening, two groups from Amaravathipudur village had come to Somanathapuram police station for an inquiry in connection with a temple land dispute, and the inquiry was helmed by SI Muthukrishnan, the release said. WSI Pranitha had returned after a vehicle check and intervened in the inquiry, which is when one group objected. This led to a heated exchange of words between Pranitha and VCK functionary Ilaya Gowthaman. Subsequently, when the villagers left after the inquiry, Pranitha got admitted to a private hospital and later to the government hospital in Karaikudi. Here, she claimed that she was assaulted by 10 persons present at the station. Though the doctor confirmed that her condition was normal, she and her family members gave a press briefing on the alleged assault, the statement read. It was found that the allegation levelled has been completely false and exaggerated. It is to be noted that WSI Pranitha was warned multiple times for her conduct and allegations of bias. She was transferred from the Somanathapuram Police Station to Sivaganga Town Police station, but she is yet to report to the new station. However, a detailed inquiry will be conducted and necessary action will be taken, the release added.

85 Islamic State Fighters Killed in 2 Days in Somalia Offensive, Puntland Army Seizes 50 Bases

Forces from Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region have captured swathes of territory from Islamic State during a weeks-long offensive. The group hopes their campaign against the IS will draw increased international support, according to officials and Reuters reporters.The advances come against an IS faction that has gained in importance and was the target last week of US airstrikes. Puntland began a military offensive dubbed Hilac Campaign last month against IS in the region following months of preparations. Claims by Puntland commanders made regarding different battles indicate more than 150 Islamic State militants have been killed. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION1:46 PUNTLAND OFFENSIVE DEALS BLOW TO ISLAMIC STATE IN SOMALIA4:55 THE EPICENTRE OF ISLAMIC STATE IN SOMALIA7:10 US STRIKES ON IS STRONGHOLD IN SOMALIA

Ramappa region, Nallamallas Somasilla to be developed as iconic tourist centres: Centre

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International Big Cat Alliance comes into force as a global legal entity

India's International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has become an official inter-governmental organisation aimed at conserving seven big cat species globally. Launched by Prime Minister Modi, the IBCA is now operational with 27 countries consenting to join, including India, Nicaragua, Eswatini, Somalia, and Liberia.

Telangana minister inaugurates Rs 10.09 cr projects in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Telangana transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated multiple development projects worth Rs 10.09 crore in Hyderabad on Monday, February 3. The projects included a Childrens Learning and Play Park at Jubilee Hills for Rs 32 lakh, NFC Junction development for Rs 2.82 crore, beautification of Hyderabad flyovers for Rs 3.80 crore, and Somajiguda Junction enhancement Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Somaiya Vidyavihar Hosts Somaiya All Alumni Meet (SAAM) 2025

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Trump Strikes IS Attack Planner in Somalia as Puntland Army Takes IS Strategic Mountain Base'

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US forces conducted airstrikes on Islamic State group targets in Somalia on 1 February, according to former US President Donald Trump. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the strikes targeted a senior ISIS attack planner. The US militarys Africa Command released images of fighter jets taking off for the operation. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the strikes targeted IS-Somalia operatives in the Golis Mountains in Puntland. He claimed that multiple operatives were killed in the airstrikes and no civilians were harmed. n18oc_world n18oc_crux

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Former ISRO Chairman Somanath to get Malliyoor Award

KOTTAYAM (KERALA), Feb 1: Former ISRO Chairman S Somanath is chosen for the Malliyoor Shankar Smriti Award instituted in memory of noted Sanskrit scholar and Bhagavatham exponent late Malliyoor Sankaran Namboothiri. The honour comprises a purse of Rs one lakh, citation and plaque, a statement issued on Saturday said. Former President of India and rocket [] The post Former ISRO Chairman Somanath to get Malliyoor Award appeared first on Northlines .

Former ISRO Chairman Somanath Chosen For Malliyoor Award

KOTTAYAM (KERALA), Feb 1: Former ISRO Chairman S Somanath is chosen for the Malliyoor Shankar Smriti Award instituted in memory of noted Sanskrit scholar and Bhagavatham exponent late Malliyoor Sankaran Namboothiri. The honour comprises a purse of Rs one lakh, citation and plaque, a statement issued on Saturday said. Former President of India and rocket scientist A P J Abdul Kalam was the first recipient of the award, instituted in 2012. Distinguished persons who make remarkable contributions in the fields [] The post Former ISRO Chairman Somanath Chosen For Malliyoor Award appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Elephant herd tramples farmer to death in Jharkhand

RANCHI: A farmer was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand. The incident took place at Baheri village under Sadar Block of the district at around 1 am on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Chhotu Mahato, 57, son of Somar Mahato. According to Mukhiya of Baheri Panchayat, Pawan Kumar Yadav the deceased had a temporary house outside the village near his fields and was earning his livelihood by season-based farming. Very often he used to stay in the house near his fields as and when required. On Thursday night, he was with his wife in his house built in the field. All of a sudden at around 12:00 in the night, a herd of elephants entered Chhotu Mahto's fields and also destroyed the house built by him. Out of panic, he started running away from there. Meanwhile, an elephant lifted him with his trunk and knocked him out. Later they also trampled him to death, said the Mukhiya. His wife somehow managed to save her life by hiding herself behind the walls, but Chhotu Mahto died on the spot, he added. The Mukhiya further added that for the last week, a herd of elephants has been roaming around and destroying the standing crops in the region but the Forest Department did not take any concrete action in this regard. Meanwhile, financial assistance of Rs 25000 has been given by the Forest department as an immediate relief to the deceaseds family. The department has also warned the local people to stay away from the herd of elephants. The situation still remains critical as the herd of elephants is still present in the forests and is entering the villages during the night in search of food. The people residing in the region are demanding relief from the terror of elephants from the forest department. According to data available from the forest department, out of the total of 24 districts, 20 districts have elephants, due to which, on average 80 people are killed, while over 150 suffer injuries in man-elephant conflict every year in Jharkhand. Admitting that humans have intruded into the elephant corridor resulting in an increase in man-elephant conflicts in recent years, the state government has launched an elephant tracking app 'Jharkhand Elephant Tracker' which can be downloaded from Play Store. Besides informing people about exact location of the elephants, this app also helps people in making preparations to deal with the menace. An integrated alarm mechanism has also been introduced into the app wherein alarms are sent through SMS and WhatsApp to villagers as soon as an elephant enters within a 5 km radius of their villages.

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Telangana Legal Briefs | States reply sought on non-constitution of new animal welfare board

HYDERABAD : A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court directed the government to file its reply with regard to the allegation that although the tenure of Telangana State Animal Welfare Board [TSAWB] was over, no new board has been constituted. The panel, comprising acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara, was dealing with a PIL filed by Humane Society International/India. It was the case of the petitioner that the state had failed to ensure compliance of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules 2017, and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Pet Shop Rules 2018. The petitioner sought reconstitution and speedy operation of TSAWB/state board in terms of the PCA Pet Shop Rules 2018 and the Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules 2017. The petitioner also prayed for a direction to carry out an awareness campaign/drive and issue necessary circulars/office orders to clarify the process of registration of pet shops and dog breeding centres with the TSAWB as per the PCA Act/Rules to encourage legal operations. It was contended by the counsel for the petitioner that the period for which TSAWB was constituted was over and no new board has been constituted, as yet. The panel accordingly directed the additional advocate general to take instructions on this aspect and to deal with this aspect in the counter to be filed. The panel posted the matter to March 6. Supply of school uniform under judicial scanner The Telangana High Court will continue to hear a writ plea challenging the actions of the Karimnagar district education officer, who sought recovery of 7,80,200 and threatened to revoke a schools recognition. Justice T. Vinod Kumar admitted a writ plea filed by St. Johns High School, Karimnagar. The dispute arose from allegations that the petitioner institution, which runs both aided and unaided sections, failed to comply with the guidelines for supplying uniforms. The respondents issued proceedings demanding the recovery amount and accusing the institution of violating uniform distribution rules under an educational scheme. The petitioner argued that the proceedings were arbitrary, unconstitutional, and violated the constitution. It was claimed that the scheme cited in the notice did not specify any obligation to restrict the supply of uniforms exclusively to students from the aided section. The petitioner contended that the notice lacked clarity regarding the scheme or its clauses mandating such restrictions. Earlier, the judge observed that the matter required further examination and, therefore, stayed the proceedings against the petitioner institution. The judge posted the matter for further hearing. Prosecution of extramarital relationship accused stayed Justice Juvvadi Sridevi of the Telangana High Court stayed criminal proceedings in a case of alleged sexual relationship against assurances of marriage. The petitioner alleged that a false case was foisted by the complainant with ulterior motives. It is the case of the petitioner that both the petitioner and the de facto complainant are married. They are in extra-marital relationship since eight years and the relationship between them is consensual and present complaint is filed by alleging that, though the petitioner promised to marry her, he failed to fulfill his promise. The petitioner contended that being aware of her subsisting marriage and her acts, she cannot claim to have been deceived by such a promise of marriage made by the petitioner. Counsel for the petitioner Y. Soma Srinath Reddy relied on a recent judgement of the Supreme Court with regard to a similar incident and held that, a married woman having three children, it cannot be said that she acted under the alleged false promise given by the appellant or under the misconception of facts while giving the consent to have sexual relationships with the appellant. Undisputedly, she continued to have such relationship with him at least for about five years till she lodged a complaint in 2015. Even if the allegations made by her in her construe such allegations as 'rape' by the appellant, would be stretching case too far. The prosecutrix being a married woman and the mother of three children was mature and intelligent enough to understand the significance and the consequences of the moral or immoral quality of the act she was consenting to. Justice Sridevi accordingly stayed the proceedings and ordered notices to the complainant.

In 10-Hour Mission, Indian C-17 Airdropped 18 Commandos Near Somali Coast

The details of a daring operation in low-light conditions by Indian forces to rescue 17 crew of a merchant ship near the Somalian coast was made public by the government while honouring the pilot who flew a C-17 military transport aircraft.

1,200 kg of Single-Use Plastic Seized in Vizag

Visakhapatnam: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has seized 1,200 kg of single-use plastic in Visakhapatnam since the ban came into effect on 1 January. Additional Commissioner R. Somanarayana stated that before the implementation of the ban, the GVMC had conducted a 45-day awareness campaign to educate the public, business and commercial establishments, small traders, consumers, producers, and suppliers about the harmful effects of single-use plastics and the benefits of using alternatives. Despite the ban, GVMC public health officers, sanitary inspectors, and secretaries have been conducting raids across all zones to enforce it. Stickers saying Say No to Plastic, featuring QR codes with details about alternative products, have been pasted on 55,000 trade licences across zonal secretariats for public awareness. Inspection teams have raided business complexes and plastic manufacturers in Autonagar, confiscating banned plastic items. The Additional Commissioner urged citizens to stop using single-use plastics and adopt eco-friendly alternatives to make Visakhapatnam a sustainable and environmentally friendly city.

Maharashtra halts issuance of birth certificates to applications delayed by year

Mumbai : Amid the allegations of Bangladeshi Rohingyas being converted into Indian citizens in some parts of the state, the BJP-led Mahayuti government has decided to hold issuances of birth and death certificates to those who are making applications more than a year after the birth or death. The state revenue department has issued an order to hold delayed applications for birth and death certificates. The state home Department has already constituted an SIT (special investigation team) headed by Dattatray Karale, Special Inspector General of Police, Nashik to probe the complaints of fraudulent registrations of birth certificates. The revenue department has also directed all six divisional commissioners to investigate the complaints regarding birth certificates issued on the basis of bogus documents. Maharashtra BJP leaders including chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and former Lok Sabha member Kirit Somaiya have been raising issues of Bangladeshi citizens obtaining fake birth certificates and on the basis of these certificates, they are obtaining voter IDs and Aadhar cards. Earlier this week, Mr. Somaiya had claimed that more than 1.5 lakh Bangladeshi citizens had procured fake documents including birth certificates in the state last year. Officials said that the local civic bodies are responsible for issuing the birth and death certificates to the citizens. Before 2023, the District and Session Courts approval was needed for applications for birth and death certificates delayed by more than a year. But the central government had brought an amendment in the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 giving powers to district collectors/ Sub Divisional Officers. Sources said that with these amendments, the fake birth certificates were issued to illegal immigrants as it gave huge powers to the district administrations officials. The state government has received several complaints regarding issuance of delayed birth and death certificates. The SIT, which is constituted by the home department, has been investigating the complaints. Till further orders, birth and death certificates shall not be issued based on the delayed applications, said a senior official of the revenue department. Officials said that they have asked the divisional commissioners to submit their report within a week. The SIT will complete its probe within six months.

Maharashtra govt forms SIT to probe 'delayed' birth, death certificates to check illegal immigration

The Maharashtra government has established a Special Investigation Team to investigate the issuance of delayed birth and death certificates amid allegations of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh in the state. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya claims a birth certificate scam, with large numbers of delayed applications in districts like Yavatmal, Akola, and Nagpur, potentially involving Bangladeshi Rohingyas.

Stories That Ignite Patriotism: Audiobooks, Series, and Films To Tune Into for This Republic Day

What if this Republic Day, you could feel the pulse of India's history, not through a classroom lecture, but through the stories of those who lived it? We have handpicked some audiobooks, series, and films that explore patriotism and the nation's journey from struggle to triumph, to honour the day. As we salute our nation's achievements, these stories invite us to reconnect with the very essence of what it means to be Indian, offering a deeper, more personal way to celebrate Republic Day. Here are a few stories that stir a sense of pride and reflectionread on to find out more! TO LISTEN Ambedkars India Platform: Audible It is a thought-provoking collection of Dr. B.R. Ambedkars powerful speeches, shedding light on the deeply entrenched caste system and its harmful impact on India's rich cultural heritage. His iconic address, Annihilation of Caste, offers a sharp critique of how caste division undermines social unity, while Bhakti in Politics warns against blind loyalty leading to authoritarianism. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand Indias complex social fabric. 1947-1957, India: The Birth of A Republic Platform: Audible The audiobook takes you on a journey through the first decade of Indias independence, a period that shaped the soul of the nation. From the monumental task of drafting the Constitution to the ideological clashes among leaders, it explores the birth pangs of a young republic finding its footing. With leaders navigating internal challenges and striving for global peace, this story captures the dynamic interplay of democracy, power, and vision. If youre curious about the building blocks of modern India, this is a must-listen for you! Sixteen Stormy Days Platform: Audible In the annals of India's political history, few moments stand as dramatically as the passage of the First Amendment to the Constitution in 1951. Sixteen Stormy Days reveals the stark tension between India's founding principles and the authoritarian impulses of its leaders. The audiobook unravels the intense battle of ideas through this event, fundamentally altering the trajectory of the nation's democratic ideals. Amid fierce opposition, the amendment restricted fundamental freedoms and set the stage for Indias first government to assert its control, even as it curtailed the liberal promises of the Constitution. The Constitution Of India for Children Platform: Audible This audiobook by Subhadra Sen Gupta is an engaging and insightful guide to one of the most important documents in Indias history. With its simplified storytelling approach, it explores the making of the Indian Constitution, shedding light on the key moments, questions, and figures behind its creation. From the language its written in to the symbols political parties use, it answers the burning curiosities of many. A must-read for students and anyone wanting to dive deeper into the heart of Indian democracy, it makes the Constitution accessible and easy to digest for all. TO WATCH Freedom At Midnight Platform: Sony LIV This series brings the tumultuous story of Indias 1947 partition to life, immersing viewers in the pivotal moment in Indias history. Created and directed by Nikkhil Advani, this series is a gripping portrayal of the political and human complexities of the time. With powerful storytelling, the show delves into the sacrifices, struggles, and moments of hope during one of the most defining periods of India's independence. Streaming on Sony LIV, it is sure to be a compelling watch for anyone interested in understanding India's turbulent period in history. Fighter Platform: Netflix In this high-octane drama, Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh leads the elite team of fighter pilots, including Shamsher Pathania. As Pathania navigates a mission against a terrorist threat, he also battles personal guilt over a past tragedy and finds unexpected love with fellow pilot Meenal Rathore. The stakes escalate when they cross the Line of Control in a daring move, resulting in tragic losses, an inquiry, and a shift in Pathanias career. Tune in to find out more! Emergency Directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut, it is a gripping political drama that brings to life the turbulent era of the Indian Emergency. Based on the screenplay by Ritesh Shah, the film delves into the chaotic period of the Indian Emergency. Kangana takes on the lead role, portraying the iconic former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The supporting cast includes a talented ensemble including Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry and Milind Soman. Dont miss the chance to witness this cinematic take on historynow playing in theatres!

Bottle Radha movie review: Guru Somasundaram powers a scathing drama that goes for heart over intellect

Debutant director Dhinakaran Sivalingams Bottle Radha, a two-hour drama that focuses on alcoholism, offers scattered returns in its didactic pursuit

Maharashtra forms SIT to investigate 'delayed' birth, death certificates amid immigration concerns

The Maharashtra government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate irregularities in delayed birth and death certificate applications, amid concerns of Bangladeshi immigrants. The decision follows allegations by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya about a large-scale birth certificate scam and the arrest of a Bangladeshi national in Mumbai.

Karnataka To Get Train Terminals At Devanahalli and Nelamangala: All About MoS Somanna's Plan For 'Ease Of Travel'

The proposed project in Devanahalli, announced by union minister of state (MoS) for railways V Somanna, aims to alleviate traffic and is proposed under the Viksit Bharat project

Police bust gang, seize 21 lakh and fake gold in Satya Sai district

Anantapur: In a major breakthrough, Satya Sai district police dismantled a 10-member interstate gang involved in gold fraud and seized 21 lakh in cash along with 2.60 kg of fake gold jewellery in Somandepalli. Penukonda DSP Venkateswarulu revealed that the gang, led by Rana Krishna Babu, Anand Babu, and Bangari from Veeraballi mandal in Annamayya district, along with associates from Karnataka and Somandepalli, duped victims by offering gold at reduced prices. They purchased original gold chains and large quantities of counterfeit gold jewellery to deceive targets. The gang targeted victims by cold-calling and enticing them with fake gold deals. They swindled 9 lakh from Eeswaranna and his friend of Vidapanakal and 14 lakh from Muni Venkatesh of Pipalem in Kuppam mandal. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended the gang at Nadimipalli Cross while they were dividing the stolen money. Authorities recovered 21 lakh, fake gold jewellery, and five motorcycles. Woman arrested in prakasam for robberies; 35 Lakh gold Recovered Kurnool: Prakasam police arrested Ganta Elishamma, alias Nandam Sujatha, 39, from Devarampadu village in Ongole mandal, for multiple robberies involving drugging elderly women. Inspired by a TV serial, the accused used prescription drugs Olanzapine and Trihexyphenidyl, obtained under false pretences, to incapacitate her victims. Elishamma targeted elderly women at functions, gaining their trust before spiking their beverages. Once unconscious, she stole their gold ornaments. She also committed thefts in jewellery shops by feigning interest in purchases. Her crimes extended across multiple jurisdictions, including Tanguturu, Kothapatnam, and Ongole, leading to the deaths of two victims. Police, identifying a pattern, formed special teams and apprehended Elishamma in Ongole. They seized 460 grams of stolen gold worth 35 lakh and the drugs used in her crimes. SP A.R. Damodar commended the officers for their swift action in solving the case.

Buruga Tribals Thank Collector for School Building Funds

Visakhapatnam: The tribal residents of Buruga, a remote village in Ananthagiri mandal, have expressed gratitude to district collector A. S. Dinesh Kumar and ITDA PO V. Abhishek for approving Rs 15 lakh for constructing a new mandal parishad primary school building. Parents, including Somala Appalaraju, Buruga Pentayya, and Konaparthi Simhachalamu, highlighted the struggles of 36 students from Buruga and a neighbouring village, who have been studying under a tree at the Buruga mandal parishad school in Rompalli Panchayat. The school's distant location and inadequate facilities further compounded the challenges. In response to the communitys plea, authorities allocated funds for the new building and directed ITDA engineering officials to set up a temporary sheet shed to ensure uninterrupted learning. The community lauded the initiative, which aims to improve the learning environment. Currently, the school operates with just three teachers under challenging conditions. Parents are urging the swift construction of the new building to provide a better future for their children.

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SCCL turns reclaimed mine into eco-park

Kothagudem : Under a major green initiative, the state-owned Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) has transformed its underground mining site, which was closed some time back, into a tourism project. More such projects are on the way, an official said. The park has come up at the Gautham khani opencast mine at Gauthampur in Chunchupalli mandal at Rs 4.6 crore and will soon be opened for the public. The park, spread over 20 hectares at the backfill area of Gowtham project, will have a butterfly park, a biodiversity park, a view point and two ponds with boating facility. SCCLs deputy general manager (forestry) Harinarayana said that the miner had decided to develop 11 eco-tourism parks in its reclaimed sites in six districts within two years. The sites are yet to be identified, he added. The butterfly park features a range of species and is spread over 4,000 square metres of lawns with 5,000 flower and horticulture plants besides palm trees. The host plants include Ceiba pentandra (kapok), Aegle marmelos (Maredu), Lime, Polyalthia (Ashoka), Feronia Limonia (wood apple), Calotropis (Jilledu), and others. The nectar plants include Lantana, Jatropha, Hibiscus, Pentas, Cannas, Ixora among others. In addition to this, a cycling track has been developed in the eco-park. A tower set up in the park facilitates visitors to view mining operations in Venkatesh khani mega opencast mine. The eco-park is used for recreation of SCCL workers and public. Ponna Somaiah, a former employee of SCCL, said that miners prefer to spend their leisure time in a pleasant and healthy atmosphere due to the nature of their jobs. In another environmental measure, the SCCL is using discharge water at mines at Kothagudem for industrial and domestic purposes such as dust suppression, stowing, washing of machinery, fire fighting and plantation. After meeting the industrial requirement, part of the excess discharge water is supplied to SCCL colonies and surrounding villagers for drinking purposes after treatment. The remaining water is channeled through settling tanks before discharging it into nearby agriculture tanks for community use. About 100 surrounding villages benefit from mine water.

BJP MLA S.T. Somashekar attends Mahatma Gandhi statue event in Belagavi

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Many Bangladeshis living illegally at labour camp from where Saif Ali Khan attacker held: Kirit Somaiya

BJP senior leader Kirit Somaiya alleged that Bangladeshi nationals without valid documents are living in a Thane labour camp, from where an accused in a burglary and attack on actor Saif Ali Khan on January 16 was detained. Somaiya requested the Thane police commissioner to conduct a combing operation at the camp.

Focus on important irrigation projects instead of Iconic Bridge, TG suggests to Telugu CMs

TG Venkatesh TG Venkatesh Kurnool: Former MP TG Venkatesh rubbished the speculation that thespian Chiranjeevi would join the BJP. We cannot say that the veteran would join the BJP just because he and his brother Pawan Kalyan have a good rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Venkatesh hoped that an industrial revolution would occur in Kurnool to better the lives of people in the district. The senior leader, belonging to the Rayalaseema region, felt that instead of building the Iconic Bridge across River Krishna, to connect Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the chief ministers of both the Telugu states should discuss other important projects that could improve irrigation facilities. The bridge is planned to be built connecting Somasila in Telangana to Sangameswaram in Andhra Pradesh. The CMs should focus on constructing more projects that can resolve the irrigation and drinking water facilities in the states, he suggested. Venkatesh was speaking to mediapersons in Kurnool on Friday. He said that several YSRC leaders are in a confusion over switching sides to the BJP. He hoped that Andhra Pradesh would become more strong and develop in all fronts through the TD and Jana Sena's partnership with the BJP. Venkatesh expressed concern over the increasing attacks on temple and demanded that the government should act strict on these cases, ensuring severe punishment to the guilty. Reminding that he and a few other political leaders had fought to keep the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana united, before the bifurcation, he said Telangana state was formed due to the support of a few Central ministers. The former MP wanted the Handri-Neeva project to be completed by expediting the works.

Amid speculation, ISRO confers Vikram Sarabhai Professorship on Somanath

Former ISRO Chairman is being conferred the position with immediate effect for a period of two years

The Future Of Nutraceuticals: Why OMRAE's liposomal beadlet technology is the game-changer we need

OMRAE combines the best and the oldest in the sense that it incorporates natural products together with the most modern technology.

KSR Bengaluru to get two new platforms, Cantonment, Yesvantpur stations to be upgraded

On January 16, Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna inspected key railway infrastructure projects across Bengaluru

Telangana HC disposes 66-year long pending CS-7/1958 suit

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has recently disposed of a partition suit that was pending for 66 years, known as CS 7/1958, among the legal heirs of Nawab Moin-ud-Dowla Bahadur (son of Asman Jah Bahadur, 28th prime minister of Hyderabad and Tahniyath Ali Khan, daughter of the fifth Nizam) over the Matruka properties of the family, which includes several maktas like Raidurg and Shamshiguda. The CS 7 suit led to multiple court cases and applications before the High Court and the Supreme Court. A division bench of the High Court, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar, disposed of the suit a week back by substantiating the orders issued by the High Court in 1970, which had directed drawing the final decree by confirming the proportionate shares to the daughters and sons of Moin-ud-Dowla in all the scheduled properties, excluding the 25 maktas of Scheduled A properties of Asman Jah. The 25 maktas, including Raidurg, Shivarampally, Shamshiguda, Somajiguda, Balapur and others, are claimed by the revenue department and the land is attached to the government. In the preliminary decree issued in 1959, it was clearly stated that if the 25 maktas were restored or released in favour of the Asman Jahi Paigah, the arrears of income, future income, compensation or sale proceeds derived from them shall be distributed among the legal heirs. While the suit was pending, several third parties and the legal heirs of the Nawab filed applications in the pending partition deeds claiming the land, seeking possession and delivering possession of the lands mentioned in the 25 maktas. The third parties claimed that some of the legal heirs had sold their share and submitted to the High Court a copy of the order of the commissioner of survey settlement releasing makta land dated 30.12.1977. No document has been filed to the extent of the release order pertaining to the land in the maktas. The court faulted their claims and wanted to know what they were doing till 2023, as the release order was issued in 1977. The court expressed doubts about the document and rejected the claims, since the land was not available physically. The division bench, while concluding the litigation of CS 7/1958, observed that it went in respect of non-existing properties for 66 years and directed the registry to draft a final decree as per the orders issued in 1970, and to engross the same on stamp papers.

Surviving Black Hawk Down: What we know about release date and trailer

Netflixs three-part docuseries Surviving Black Hawk Down revisits the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. Featuring firsthand accounts from both American soldiers and Somali citizens, the series explores the chaotic conflicts horror and heroism.